by Michael Bean | Mar 9, 2012 | Tutorials+Articles
This clip from Jerry Lewis’ “The Errand Boy” (1961) is a fantastic illustration of the comic acting style that was popular at the time, descended from stage comedy tradition of vaudeville. You can see influences of this style of comedy on modern...
by Michael Bean | Feb 18, 2012 | Tutorials+Articles
What To Look For In A Talent Agent Biz Studio has a video “Web Gallery” of unrepresented students that goes out once a semester to all the most reputable local talent agencies, the ones that we trust to do good business (i.e. 15% commission, no agency...
by Michael Bean | Nov 18, 2011 | Acting
It’s the question that every actor and every parent wants a straight answer for. How much “potential” is there for me to book professional work? The full answer goes something like this. Being “marketable” in film and television requires...
by Michael Bean | Nov 8, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
Parents Q&A: My kid has had no auditions, my agent says it’s slow… what do I do? Q: My son is now a part of the Union and I am under the impression that this may be part of why he isn’t getting calls for background and commercials. I have been...
by Michael Bean | Oct 20, 2011 | Tutorials+Articles
PARENTS Q&A: My daughter is scared of her scene, how can I help her? THE QUESTION: My daughter is concerned about her scene for Saturday. She doesn’t want to do the sad scene with the burned stuffed animals, as it is too sad for her. Please know that...
